| Acronym | Meaning |
| BEAUTY | BLAST Enhanced Alignment Utility |
| TEEL | Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit |
| CHIP | Chemical Hazard Information Profile(s) |
| OPPT | Office Of Pollution Prevention And Toxics (US EPA) |
| FFSHC | Field Federal Safety And Health Councils |
| SOW | Statement Of Work |
| FPA | Focal Plane Array |
| DMU | WOCE Data Management Unit (USA) (now Part Of DIU) |
| PSMS | Plasma Source Mass Spectrometry |
| THDM | Translucent Humic Degradation Matter |